2012 Jeep Compass Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 28about this part
- Share
- 15%of 184 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the air bags of the 2012 Jeep Compass, 15% of the 184 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I do not feel safe driving my vehicle when the seat belts and air bags may not work in a collision! Currently there are no parts to fix this issue and the recall was initiated in september of 2016--it has been almost a year! What about children riding in the vehicle?!”
NHTSA complaint #11005570, filed 2017-07, 67,000 miles“Takata recall my air bag light came on, but there are no parts to fix it. So I and my wife are forced to drive with a no working airbag system. How long is going to take?”
NHTSA complaint #11004693, filed 2017-07, 98,393 miles“Rec'd notice from FCA regarding recall, s61/nhta16v-688. After contacting FCA, was informed that part required would be available by 1 june 2017. Have yet to hear from FCA nor could a rep tell me when part would be available. Situation is such that the affected vehicle can not be sold or traded and is loosing value. Vehicle is parked and essentially unusable as it could produce more harm than good to myself or others if used and an incident occurs. …”
NHTSA complaint #10993681, filed 2017-06, 38,000 miles“- The passenger headrest of my 2012 Jeep Compass Limited deployed while the car was in motion on the highway with no reason to deploy. Yes, the component is available for inspection. - This created a distraction to the driver that could have resulted in an accident and also could have injured the passenger. - The dealer mentioned that the issue has happened to other cars, but in my case they could not help me because my car is not under warranty. They told me they could not assist and requested I call Jeep Customer Care. …”
NHTSA complaint #11564744, filed 2024-01“Takata recall, contacted me more tha 6 months ago, to let me know thata my Jeep has a problem with it's occupant airbags and seat belt, I did follow the steps to regiter on their web site, so far when I called them the parts are nit available”
NHTSA complaint #10968732, filed 2017-03Related recalls
- 16V668000Sep 15, 2016Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot…Covers: Jeep Compass 2010–2014, Dodge Avenger 2010–2014, Jeep Patriot 2010–2014 +3 more
Related service bulletins
- 10220403Jun 6, 2013New Safety Recall Advanced Communication ? N01060613 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) announced a safety recall on certain 2010 through 2012 model year (MK) Jeep Compass and Patriot…
- 10189171Jun 6, 2013New Safety Recall Advanced Communication ? N01060613 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) announced a safety recall on certain 2010 through 2012 model year (MK) Jeep Compass and Patriot…
- 10136880Jun 6, 2013New Safety Recall Advanced Communication ? N01060613 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) announced a safety recall on certain 2010 through 2012 model year (MK) Jeep Compass and Patriot…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 10% |
| 2024 | 4 | 7% |
| 2023 | 2 | 4% |
| 2022 | 5 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 10 | 3% |
| 2018 | 22 | 2% |
| 2017 | 10 | 4% |
| 2016 | 13 | 4% |
| 2015 | 16 | 14% |
| 2014 | 91 | 30% |
| 2013 | 16 | 20% |
| 2012 | 28 | 15% |
| 2011 | 17 | 9% |
| 2010 | 18 | 25% |
| 2009 | 4 | 9% |
| 2008 | 4 | 4% |
| 2007 | 6 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2012 Jeep Compass
44 complaintsEngine
36 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
26 complaintsOther or unknown
25 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsSeat belts
22 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsSeats
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Jeep Compass
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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